Course Description
This program provides aspiring Fire Investigators with the basic knowledge to prepare and conduct fire scene investigations.
This is a hybrid course; comprised of both in-person classroom and practical sessions and online assignments and projects. Reliable internet access is required to be able to complete the online component of this course.
NOTE: This program is an intensive, 9-week, higher-education, hybrid course requiring frequent and reliable internet access to complete the requisite online content. To successfully complete this program, students should anticipate twelve plus hours of additional reading, preparatory work and homework outside of the regularly scheduled class time each week. The estimated length of this course including online and in-person work is approximately 154-hours.
After completing this course, the student will have met the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA) 1033, 2022 edition, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator. Students who successfully complete the certification process will receive a NH Fire Standards and Training Commission-approved and Pro Board accredited certification as a Fire Investigator.
Prerequisites
- Current resume or C.V. submitted with application.
- Transcript from the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) https://www.cfitrainer.net/, dated within 1 year of the beginning of the course, with 4 specific modules included:
- NFPA 1033 and your career.
- The Scientific Method for Fire and Explosion Investigations
- Charting Your Path in Fire Investigation.
- Practical application of the relationship between NFPA 1033 and 921.
- Letter from the Chief of Department or agency head outlining the applicants current fire investigation responsibilities, or that they are being assigned those duties, and that the applicant has been assigned to the class so that there will be no conflict with the program attendance policy. It is mandatory to attend ALL classes.
Textbooks
- Jones and Bartlett Fire Investigator, 6th Edition
- NFPA 1033 – 2022 Edition
- NFPA 921 – 2021 Edition
Course Details
Blended
154
16
Pro Board Accredited
- Current resume or C.V. submitted with application
- Transcript from the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) https://www.cfitrainer.net/, dated within 1 year of the beginning of the course, with 4 specific modules included: (1) NFPA 1033 and Your Career, (2) The Scientific Method for Fire & Explosion Investigation, (3) Ethics and Fire Investigator, and (4)Practical Application of the Relationship between NFPA 1033 & NFPA 921
- Letter from employer/chief of department head outlining applicant’s current fire Investigator duties, with approval to participate.
- International Association of Fire Chiefs - Fire Investigator Fourth Edition
- NFPA 1033 - 2014 Edition
- NFPA 921 - 2021 Edition
- Students are required to wear business attire for each class. Male students Shirt and tie with appropriate pants and shoes. Female students suitable business attire such as blouse with skirt or slacks Suits and department uniform shirt with tie and formal pants are also acceptable. Students may not wear jeans, shorts, t-shirts, sweatpants, sweatshirts, or sneakers to class.
- Department uniform for field days
